The Dr. G Clinic has helped women of all ages to regulate their
hormones using Acupuncture and holistic medicine since 2006.
We are experts in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine
(TCM) and improving the quality of life for our patients is
our mission.

Fertility
The global average of couples with fertility problems
was 9% as of 2016. Many things contribute to this statistic
such as pre-existing health conditions, high stress, poor
diet, sedentary lifestyle, nulliparity, advanced age at time
of attempted conception and more. Assisted reproductive
technologies are often very expensive and inaccessible.
Evidence points to acupuncture offering
an opportunity to promote natural fertility.
In one study, the acupuncture
protocol tested influenced women who received
it compared to women who used lifestyle modification alone:
their fertility awareness and wellbeing increased, and those who
conceived did so in half the time.

Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) are sometimes
used by individuals who desire to improve the outcomes of
their fertility treatment
and/or mental health during fertility treatment. Among the various forms of
complementary modalities, acupuncture has the
highest level of evidence for its use in improving male and
female fertility outcomes. Especially if stress is a factor, the
positive impact of acupuncture on the couple’s quality of
sleep, vitality and wellbeingis paramount to the ability to
conceive. It is well-known that it can be challenging to
conceive when one or both people are under constant high
stress. Sometimes lifestyle factors such as work and
exercise will need to be evaluated and re-prioritized.

Pregnancy & Miscarriage Prevention
Contrary to what you may think, acupuncture is safe and
effective during all phases of conception and pregnancy. In
the first trimester of pregnancy, some women experience
nausea, vomiting, headaches, fatigue and “morning
sickness.” Acupuncture is a great tool in all of these
instances. In the next two trimesters, some women
experience, sciatica, back pain and other discomforts due to
the size and weight of the growing fetus, placenta, and
womb. These symptoms can also be treated with acupuncture
for pain relief.

Some women have trouble with miscarriage after they
conceive. Acupuncture can help to prevent miscarriage as
well as uterine prolapse and hemorrhoids. There are pressure
points on the head that lift the energy of the body upwards
and help to prevent and treat these conditions of sinking qi
(vitality).

Labor Induction / Childbirth / Post-PartumWhen a baby is past the due
date and the mother doesn’t want to have the birth medically
induced with drugs or to have a c-section, acupuncture can
be utilized to stimulate uterine contractions and help
induce labor naturally. Acupuncture can also be used during
natural childbirth to control pain (when the mother is not
given an epidural or any other drugs). After the birth,
acupuncture can be used to help the mother to heal from any
birth traumas or even just to transition back into feeling
like herself again. Acupuncture stimulates a release of
serotonin from the brain, which is a neurotransmitter
responsible for feelings of wellbeing. Because of this
combined with the fact that it also can help balance
hormones, it can help to prevent post-partum depression,
which many mothers might not even realize that they are
suffering from, much less know where to turn for
help. Otherwise post-partum acupuncture can help
non-depressed women with new born baby fatigue, and help
with other changes that the woman may be experiencing in her
body and spirit.

Menstrual IrregularitiesMenstrual irregularities
include: Pre-Menstrual Syndrome(acne,
tender breasts, bloating, cravings, feeling tired,
irritability, and mood changes),
amenorrhea (absence of
menstruation),
menorrhagia (heavy
menstruation),
dysmenorrhea (painful
menstruation),
Oligomenorrhea (light
or infrequent menstruation). These may be caused by either a
hormonal imbalance or by a condition such as uterine
fibroids, uterine cancer, endometriosis or poly-cystic
ovarian syndrome. Acupuncture and holistic medicine (such as
nutrition, supplements and herbal remedies) are able to
restore balance to the body to regulate the menstrual cycle
and eliminate discomfort and treatsvarious forms of abnormal
menstruation.

Menopause
The average age of menopause is 50 years old. Some women
stop menstruating without any symptoms. Other women
experience hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings,
intermittent bleeding, vaginal dryness, poor concentration,
fatigue and other symptoms. Women experiencing these
symptoms have a few options. The conventional treatment is
hormone replacement therapy, however, if the women ever had
breast or uterine cancer, she might not be a candidate for
hormone replacement therapy (because of the concern for
recurrence).
Acupuncture and holistic medicine (such as nutrition,
supplements and herbal remedies) are also able to restore
balance to the body to regulate the hormones and eliminate
these uncomfortable symptoms to help this transition in life
to go more smoothly and seamlessly in a natural way.

Ovarian Cysts, Uterine Fibroids, & Endometriosis
Many women have benign ovarian cysts filled with fluid and
this is considered normal and nothing to worry about. The
water retention may wax and wane depending on where the
woman is in her cycle. Other ovarian cysts can be cancerous
and early treatment is vital. If left untreated, cysts
can cause complications including infection (the cyst fills
with bacteria and pus, and becomes an abscess). If the
abscess bursts inside the body, there is a risk of blood
poisoning (septicemia).

Due to lifestyle factors such as poor diet, environmental
pollution, stress, and hormonal imbalances, PCOS is becoming
a more prevalent condition. Symptoms
include: infertility, acne,
hirsutism, and male patternbalding.
This condition can be treated successfully with acupuncture
and holistic medicine.

Uterine fibroids are very common and most often benign. Many women
don’t even know that they have them and they shrink during
menopause when estrogen levels decline. Other women may
experience heavy or painful periods and rarely may develop
uterine cancer.
If left untreated, fibroids can
continue to grow, both in size and number. As these tumors
take over the uterus the symptoms can become worse. The
heavy bleeding and discomfort may worsen and may be
accompanied by severe cramping. Acupuncture can help to
prevent and treat uterine fibroids. By improving circulation
to the uterus, it promotes the body’s ability to heal itself
and the growths may shrink in size or completely dissolve.

Symptoms of endometriosis includes pelvic or belly pain
which might start before the menstrual cycle and last for
several days. It can feel sharp and stabbing, and it usually
doesn’t go away with medication. Some women report that the
gnawing or throbbing sensation can be rather severe.
Acupuncture can help to prevent and treat endometriosis. By
improving circulation to the uterus, it promotes the body’s
ability to heal itself and the hormonal balancing helps to
regulate this condition which usually corresponds to high
levels of estrogen in the body.

Weight Loss
Acupuncture can be utilized as a tool to aid weight loss.
Together with a nutritious meal plan and healthy lifestyle,
it can help people to reach their ideal weight faster by
regulating internal organs, boosting metabolism, aiding
digestion and elimination, reducing water retention and
decreasing appetite. For best results, it needs to be done
on a regular basis and the lifestyle changes need to be
permanent. A healthy weight loss is a slow one of about 1-2
pounds per week.